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Brandon Blackstock, a talent manager known as Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and Reba McEntire's stepson, has died at 48, according to reports.A family rep confirmed the death in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Aug. 7."It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Reba McEntire's stepson Brandon Blackstock dies at 48

Council minority leader criticizes spending on separate facility instead of improving safety for allResidents rally against NYC homeless shelter plans after district changed original plan for affordable housingProtests erupted at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York City, on Sunday after a site initially approved as affordable housing was switched to become a homeless shelter.

New York City opens first government-funded transgender homeless shelter in the nation

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a travel warning following an outbreak of a mosquito-borne illness called chikungunya in China.The CDC's warning centers on Guangdong Province, where the outbreak has exceeded 7,000 confirmed cases since June 2025, according to Chinese health officials.

What to know about chikungunya virus amid new outbreak in China

"He knows that I would burn this world down to find him and that I wouldn't be scared of anything or anybody," Bridgette Pelletier says of son GiovanniNEED TO KNOWGiovanni Pelletier's mom says he has been missing since Aug. 1, when he was picked up by some relatives

Teen Disappears While Visiting Cousins. When His Mom Woke Up, She Had a Missed Text from Him: 'Help' (Exclusive)

A 58-year-old Harlem man stabbed in the neck by his own son stumbled out of his building and onto the sidewalk — where the mortally wounded dad collapsed, cops and prosecutors said Wednesday.The older man – who was not immediately identified by police – died several days after he was stabbed by his 24-year-old son Lamont Oliphant around 11:45 p.m. July 20 inside an apartment within NYCHA’s Rangel Houses on Harlem River Drive near Frederick Douglass Boulevard, authorities said.

Son fatally stabs dad, victim stumbles out of NYC building then collapses on sidewalk: cops

A Delta Air Lines passenger joining a Microsoft Teams call during an early morning flight has prompted criticism on Reddit.The incident was detailed in a post titled, "New absurd behavior: Teams meeting from flight," shared by Reddit user u/br0princess on August 4 in the r/delta subreddit.

Delta Passenger Asleep on Flight, Anger at What Woman Does on Next Seat

Son Heung-Min LAFC adidas 2024 Primary Authentic Player JerseyRep Son with this authentic primary jersey.LAFC shook the soccer world earlier this week as they signed former Tottenham Hotspur Son Heung-Min to a multi-year contract.Son, who previously competed for Tottenham the last 10 years and snagged two player of the year honors along with the Premier Leagues' Golden Boot award, heads to MLS as one of the top Asian players in recent memory.

Son Heung-Min heads to LAFC: Here's how to buy his first MLS jersey

President Donald Trump has called on the head of US chipmaker Intel to resign "immediately", accusing him of having problematic ties to China.In a social media post, he said CEO Lip-Bu Tan was "highly conflicted", apparently referring to Mr Tan's alleged investments in companies that the US says are tied to the Chinese military.

Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits.The move means that transgender service members will now be faced with the choice of either taking a lump-sum separation payment offered to junior troops or be removed from the service.

US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- The Japanese Air Self Defense Force on Thursday deployed its first three F-35B stealth fighters in southwestern Japan.The three stealth fighters were piloted by U.S. personnel as they flew from Guam to the Nytuabaru Air Base in the Miyazaki Prefecture, one of them making a vertical landing.

Japan deploys first F-35B stealth fighter jet

Instagram's new feature that shows users' current locations is prompting some users to worry if their location will suddenly be shared on the platform.Meta announced the rollout of several new features on Instagram Aug. 6, including a map to show where U.S. users are active while using the app.

What is Instagram map? How to turn location feature on and off

The spinoff of the iconic NBC show shared the first trailer Thursday ahead of its premiere next month.You've heard of "The Office," but now it's time for "The Paper."The spinoff of the iconic NBC show is coming to Peacock in September, and now we have the first trailer of the new mockumentary sitcom.

Peacock drops first trailer for ‘The Paper,' long-awaited ‘The Office' spinoff

Former The View host Rosie O’Donnell spoke out in defense of the ABC talk show after hearing rumors that the network is allegedly “reviewing” the show’s “liberal bias.”O’Donnell, who recently moved to Ireland to escape President Trump’s administration, warned that The View is allegedly at risk of being canceled at ABC because its co-hosts have been critical of President Trump‘s politics.

Rosie O’Donnell Warns ‘The View’ Could Be Canceled Under Trump’s Administration: “The Truth Is Dangerous Now”

A West Virginia mom couldn't cope at the state she found her toddler in during the middle of the night.Ashtyn Noelle (@ashtynnoelle19) posted a gallery of images on TikTok revealing the aftermath of what happened when her daughter mistook beard dye for lotion and helped herself overnight.

Mom Wakes To Find Toddler Used Her 'Lotion' Overnight—Can't Cope With Scene

A 4-year-old boy who was killed more than 50 years ago has finally been identified thanks to genetic genealogy -- but mysteries surrounding his murder, and what happened to his baby brother, remain.On June 13, 1972, the little boy's body was found under a bridge in Lorton, Virginia, according to Fairfax County police.

A 4-year-old boy killed in 1972 finally has been identified. But what happened to his baby brother is still a mystery.

Kyiv —Russian soldiers call the practice a sacrifice to Baba Yaga, a fearsome witch from Slavic folklore who feasts on her victims.A Russian serviceman is seen on video being tied up to a tree and abandoned to his fate – possibly death – at the hands of one of Ukraine’s large attack drones.

Brutal punishments are being meted out to Russian soldiers no longer willing to fight for Putin

As the tragic news of Brandon Blackstock's death continues to send shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry, some are looking back at the talent manager's final red carpet appearance — which was with his then-wife, Kelly Clarkson.Blackstock, who — in addition to his role as a high-profile talent manager, was previously married to Clarkson and was the former stepson of Reba McEntire — died at age 48 after a years-long battle with cancer, his family announced in a statement on Thursday, August 7.

Brandon Blackstock’s Final Red Carpet Appearance Was With Kelly Clarkson: Photos

A MASSIVE motorcycle festival resulted in disaster after several crashes left many riders injured.The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally resulted in a total of 18 crashes—one of them was fatal.The South Dakota event took place August 1-10 at 1040 Harley-Davidson Way in Sturgis, drawing in a crowd of 700,000 people.

Historic motorcycle festival hit with disaster just hours after 700,000 people descended on US city to celebrate

Germany marked the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings with a stark warning that nuclear war "cannot be won and must never be fought," as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned growing threats to the global nuclear order.In a statement released Wednesday, Wadephul criticized Russia for engaging in "nuclear blackmail," warning it undermines decades of arms control efforts and poses a threat to global security.

NATO Country Issues Nuclear War Warning

Some are calling Sarah a legend and a hero. But the registered nonpartisan says she’s just mad and determined.DavisThat’s why she had her godfather save her a seat up front for U.S. Rep. Mike Flood’s town hall meeting Monday in Lincoln.

Lincoln woman goes viral for asking, 'How much do the taxpayers have to pay for a fascist country?'

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The chair of the Texas House Democratic caucus remained defiant Thursday in the face of one US senator’s bid to enlist the FBI’s help in returning him and his state House colleagues to the state.“Sure, if they don’t follow the law,” state Rep. Gene Wu told CNN’s Pamela Brown on “The Situation Room,” when asked whether he was concerned the FBI would arrest him and his fellow Texas state House members.

The FBI has been asked to help locate Texas House Democrats. One state lawmaker says officials would be breaking the law

A senior FBI official who briefly served as acting director at the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term has been fired, two federal law enforcement sources told NBC News.The official, Brian Driscoll, led the FBI at the start of the Trump administration and made headlines when he resisted a Justice Department directive to turn over a list of agents who'd worked on January 6th cases.

Former acting FBI director involved in Jan. 6 investigations fired

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate a top economic adviser to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors for four months, temporarily filling a vacancy while continuing his search for a longer-term appointment.Trump said he has named Stephen Miran, the chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, to fill a seat vacated by governor Adriana Kugler, a Biden appointee who is stepping down Friday.

Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board

Mamdani and Cuomo have recently sparred over a New York Times report that Trump recently spoke to Cuomo on the phoneMamdani takes aim at Trump saying his administration will be president's 'worst nightmare'NYC socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani took shots at Trump and former NY Gov.

Mamdani vows to be Donald Trump’s ‘worst nightmare’ as president weighs working with rival in NYC mayor race

Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of pop singer Kelly Clarkson, has died at the age of 48 following a battle with cancer.“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” a rep for Blackstock’s family told People in a statement.

Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Dies At 48

Americans get most of their daily calories from ultra-processed junk food such as pizza and sweets, according to a first-of-its-kind federal report reflecting new health priorities under the Trump administration.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s analysis of public health surveys found that burgers, pizza, sandwiches, salty snacks, sweet baked goods and sugary drinks led the way, as unhealthy food accounted for 55% of the average person’s daily caloric intake between August 2021 and August 2023.

CDC report finds Americans get most of their calories from ultra-processed junk food

Utah-based faith group 'Singularism' gets legal victory for using 'psilocybin' mushrooms in religious ritesFox News Flash top headlines for August 7Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!A new faith group based in Utah that uses "psychedelic mushrooms" landed a legal victory this week under the state's religious freedom law.

New faith group that uses 'psychedelic mushrooms' lands legal win under religious freedom law

There has been a more than 37% decline in electric vehicles (EV) registered in Sebastian County in the first half of 2025 compared with the end of 2024, and a 25% decline in EVs registered in Crawford County for the same period, according to state data.

EV, hybrid numbers decline in Crawford and Sebastian counties

Federal court officials said Thursday that the judicial branch is taking steps to improve online security – including for sensitive case documents – after “escalated cyberattacks” aimed at its case management system.“The federal Judiciary is taking additional steps to strengthen protections for sensitive case documents in response to recent escalated cyberattacks of a sophisticated and persistent nature on its case management system,” court officials said in a statement.

Federal judiciary says it is the victim of ‘escalated cyberattacks’

Discover the usual culprits for a lack of blooms with crocosmiaCrocosmia produces fiery-colored flowers in summer and makes a perfect addition to bring drama to any bed or border. They are popular, easy to grow, and flower reliably. Or at least they should, but there are reasons why crocosmia may not bloom as well as you’d like it to.

Why is my crocosmia not blooming? 5 common reasons for a lack of flowers, and how to fix them

Key takeaways from 2024 FBI crime reportAn attempted carjacking that injured a DOGE staff member in Washington, D.C., prompted President Trump to once again push for a federal takeover of the city's government."If D.C. doesn't get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City," Mr. Trump said in a Truth Social post.